Happy School Board Recognition Month! We are grateful for the leadership and commitment of the La Joya ISD Board of Trustees and their dedication to supporting student success and public education. ❤️
#SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth #ThankYouSchoolBoard #OurFutureIsPublic #LaJoyaISD
#SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth #ThankYouSchoolBoard #OurFutureIsPublic #LaJoyaISD
🎄 Sam Fordyce Christmas Program / Programa Navideño 🎄
Join us on Dec. 17 at 8:30 AM in the cafeteria!
¡Acompáñenos el 17 de diciembre a las 8:30 AM en la cafetería!
Important / Importante:
✔️ All guests must preregister by Dec. 16 — stop by the front office.
✔️ Todos los invitados deben registrarse antes del 16 de diciembre — pase por la oficina.
✔️ Two guests per family
✔️ Dos invitados por familia
✔️ No backpacks allowed
✔️ No se permitirán mochilas
Thank you for your cooperation and support! ❤️
¡Gracias por su cooperación y apoyo! @lajoyaisd
Join us on Dec. 17 at 8:30 AM in the cafeteria!
¡Acompáñenos el 17 de diciembre a las 8:30 AM en la cafetería!
Important / Importante:
✔️ All guests must preregister by Dec. 16 — stop by the front office.
✔️ Todos los invitados deben registrarse antes del 16 de diciembre — pase por la oficina.
✔️ Two guests per family
✔️ Dos invitados por familia
✔️ No backpacks allowed
✔️ No se permitirán mochilas
Thank you for your cooperation and support! ❤️
¡Gracias por su cooperación y apoyo! @lajoyaisd
📚 As our La Joya ISD students prepare for MAP Growth testing, families may wonder what MAP Growth is and why it matters.
MAP Growth is an adaptive assessment that adjusts to each student’s learning level. It helps measure growth over time and provides teachers with valuable information to guide instruction.
🔗 Visit the La Joya ISD website for more information about MAP Testing: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/map-testing-information
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📚 Mientras nuestros estudiantes de La Joya ISD se preparan para las pruebas MAP Growth, muchas familias pueden preguntarse qué es MAP Growth y por qué es importante.
MAP Growth es una prueba adaptativa que se ajusta al nivel de aprendizaje de cada estudiante. Ayuda a medir el crecimiento a lo largo del tiempo y brinda a los maestros información valiosa para guiar la instrucción.
🔗 Visite el sitio web de La Joya ISD para obtener más información sobre las pruebas MAP:
https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/map-testing-information
We value our families and community, and we’re sharing important information about How Student Assignments & Transportation Will Work. Learn more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre Cómo funcionarán las asignaciones de estudiantes y el transporte escolar Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre Cómo funcionarán las asignaciones de estudiantes y el transporte escolar Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
🌟 Friendly Reminder! Online Enrollment & Transfer Applications open Jan 12 for the 2026–2027 school year!
🏫 Need help? Visit Room 191 on Jan 14, 15 & 19 (9–11 AM & 4:30–6:30 PM).
📲 Scan the QR or visit: https://bit.ly/4QD4HQU
🌟 ¡Recordatorio amistoso! Las inscripciones en línea y solicitudes de traslado abren 12 de enero para el año escolar 2026–2027.
🏫 ¿Necesita ayuda? Visite el Aula 191 los 14, 15 y 19 de enero (9–11 AM y 4:30–6:30 PM).
📲 Escanee el QR o visite: https://bit.ly/4QD4HQU @lajoyaisd
🏫 Need help? Visit Room 191 on Jan 14, 15 & 19 (9–11 AM & 4:30–6:30 PM).
📲 Scan the QR or visit: https://bit.ly/4QD4HQU
🌟 ¡Recordatorio amistoso! Las inscripciones en línea y solicitudes de traslado abren 12 de enero para el año escolar 2026–2027.
🏫 ¿Necesita ayuda? Visite el Aula 191 los 14, 15 y 19 de enero (9–11 AM y 4:30–6:30 PM).
📲 Escanee el QR o visite: https://bit.ly/4QD4HQU @lajoyaisd
📸 Class Group Photos Are Coming! 📸
Southern Smiles Photography will be on campus for class group photos.
🗓️ Order Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026
💲 $15 for an 8x10 class photo
💻 Orders must be placed ONLINE only
📲 Scan the QR code or visit www.southernsmiles.online and select Sam Fordyce Groups
👕 Student Reminder:
All students must wear their red polo shirts this Friday for picture day. ❤️
Photos will be sent to the school. Thank you for your support! ❤️📷
Southern Smiles Photography will be on campus for class group photos.
🗓️ Order Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026
💲 $15 for an 8x10 class photo
💻 Orders must be placed ONLINE only
📲 Scan the QR code or visit www.southernsmiles.online and select Sam Fordyce Groups
👕 Student Reminder:
All students must wear their red polo shirts this Friday for picture day. ❤️
Photos will be sent to the school. Thank you for your support! ❤️📷
📣 Attention La Joya ISD Families!
Students will be taking the NWEA MAP Growth assessments next week on the following days:
📖 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Reading
🔬 Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – Science
➗ Thursday, January 22, 2026 – Math
These assessments help measure student growth and guide instruction. It is important that students are present, well-rested, and arrive on time on testing days.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed. ⭐
#LaJoyaISD #MAPGrowth #AchievingExcellenceTogether
Students will be taking the NWEA MAP Growth assessments next week on the following days:
📖 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Reading
🔬 Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – Science
➗ Thursday, January 22, 2026 – Math
These assessments help measure student growth and guide instruction. It is important that students are present, well-rested, and arrive on time on testing days.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed. ⭐
#LaJoyaISD #MAPGrowth #AchievingExcellenceTogether
📣Weekly Attendance Report 🌟 (Jan 7–9, 2026)
👏 Top 3 Grade Levels:
🥇 Kinder – 98.41%
🥈 2nd Grade – 98.15%
🥉 1st Grade – 97.68%
“Be here. Be ready. Be successful.”
Thank you to our amazing parents and families for your continued support! ❤️ Attendance matters—every day counts and makes a difference in student success. Let’s keep showing up strong!
#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #SamFordyceElementary #TogetherWeShine #StudentSuccess 📚✨ @lajoyaisd
👏 Top 3 Grade Levels:
🥇 Kinder – 98.41%
🥈 2nd Grade – 98.15%
🥉 1st Grade – 97.68%
“Be here. Be ready. Be successful.”
Thank you to our amazing parents and families for your continued support! ❤️ Attendance matters—every day counts and makes a difference in student success. Let’s keep showing up strong!
#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #SamFordyceElementary #TogetherWeShine #StudentSuccess 📚✨ @lajoyaisd
📣 2026–2027 Online Enrollment & Transfers are OPEN!
🗓️ Jan 12–Feb 6
✅ New students | 🔁 Transfers
📲 Apply today: https://bit.ly/4qd4hQu
🗓️ Jan 12–Feb 6
✅ New students | 🔁 Transfers
📲 Apply today: https://bit.ly/4qd4hQu
❄️🧸 Snuggle Up and Stay Warm This Upcoming Week! 🧸❄️
Students may wear their warm-ups and bring a blanket while coming ready to learn.
Students may wear their warm-ups and bring a blanket while coming ready to learn.
We value our families and community, and we’re sharing important information about How These School Actions Help Students. Learn more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre Cómo Estas Acciones Escolares Benefician a Los Estudiantes. Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre Cómo Estas Acciones Escolares Benefician a Los Estudiantes. Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
New Year. New Beginnings. ✨
Shoutout to our Top 3 attendance leaders for December 15–19:
🥇 5th Grade – 98.67%
🥈 2nd Grade – 96.67%
🥉 4th Grade – 96.39%
Our goal is 98%—let’s start 2026 strong! 💪📚@lajoyaisd
Shoutout to our Top 3 attendance leaders for December 15–19:
🥇 5th Grade – 98.67%
🥈 2nd Grade – 96.67%
🥉 4th Grade – 96.39%
Our goal is 98%—let’s start 2026 strong! 💪📚@lajoyaisd
Happy School Board Recognition Month! A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Rosalva Hernandez, La Joya ISD School Board Member, for her unwavering leadership, dedication, and commitment to serving our students, families, and community. ❤️
#SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth #ThankYouSchoolBoard #OurFutureIsPublic #LaJoyaISD
We value our families and community, and we’re sharing important information about Why Reinvestment Opportunities Matter. Learn more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre por qué son importantes las oportunidades de reinversión. Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre por qué son importantes las oportunidades de reinversión. Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
Join us in celebrating School Board Recognition Month!
Thank you to our School Board Members for their leadership, service, and commitment to our students. Our Future is Public and stronger because of you. #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth2026 #ourfutureispublic
Thank you to our School Board Members for their leadership, service, and commitment to our students. Our Future is Public and stronger because of you. #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth2026 #ourfutureispublic
We value our families and community, and we’re sharing important updates about enrollment and how we’re planning for the future together. Read more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre la matrícula y cómo estamos planificando el futuro juntos. Lea más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre la matrícula y cómo estamos planificando el futuro juntos. Lea más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.
📣 You’re Invited!
Join us for the Sam Fordyce–Benavides Community Meeting 🏫
📅 12/18/25
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Sam Fordyce Cafeteria
Receive updates, ask questions, tour the campus, and connect with our staff.
All Benavides Elementary families & community members are welcome! ❤️📚
Join us for the Sam Fordyce–Benavides Community Meeting 🏫
📅 12/18/25
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Sam Fordyce Cafeteria
Receive updates, ask questions, tour the campus, and connect with our staff.
All Benavides Elementary families & community members are welcome! ❤️📚
💫 Be Here. Be Ready. Be Successful. 💫
Here’s a look at last week’s Weekly Attendance Report!
Congratulations to our Top 4 grade levels — 2nd, 1st, 4th, and 5th — for leading attendance! 🎉
Let’s keep showing up every day as we work toward our 98% goal and enjoy an exciting week ahead! 🚀📘
#AttendanceMatters @LaJoyaISD
Here’s a look at last week’s Weekly Attendance Report!
Congratulations to our Top 4 grade levels — 2nd, 1st, 4th, and 5th — for leading attendance! 🎉
Let’s keep showing up every day as we work toward our 98% goal and enjoy an exciting week ahead! 🚀📘
#AttendanceMatters @LaJoyaISD
Understanding the “why” matters. The school actions being considered are rooted in three key areas: strengthening academics, responding to enrollment decline, and creating opportunities to reinvest in our classrooms.
Please take a moment to review the infographic to learn more about the reasons behind these recommendations. 📚
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Entender el “por qué” es importante. Las acciones escolares que se están considerando se basan en tres áreas clave: fortalecer el rendimiento académico, responder a la disminución de matrícula y crear oportunidades para reinvertir en nuestras aulas.
Le invitamos a revisar la infografía para conocer más sobre las razones detrás de estas recomendaciones. 📚
Please take a moment to review the infographic to learn more about the reasons behind these recommendations. 📚
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Entender el “por qué” es importante. Las acciones escolares que se están considerando se basan en tres áreas clave: fortalecer el rendimiento académico, responder a la disminución de matrícula y crear oportunidades para reinvertir en nuestras aulas.
Le invitamos a revisar la infografía para conocer más sobre las razones detrás de estas recomendaciones. 📚
📣 Title I Parent Meeting / Reunión de Padres Título I
📅 Dec. 16, 2025
⏰ 9:00 AM or 4:00 PM
📍 Room 191
💬 Topics / Temas:
• Technology / ChatGPT
• SEL & Mental Health
• Questions? / ¿Preguntas?
☎️ 956-323-2490
For questions, contact Mrs. Maria Valdez.
Para preguntas, contacte a Mrs. Maria Valdez. @lajoyaisd
📅 Dec. 16, 2025
⏰ 9:00 AM or 4:00 PM
📍 Room 191
💬 Topics / Temas:
• Technology / ChatGPT
• SEL & Mental Health
• Questions? / ¿Preguntas?
☎️ 956-323-2490
For questions, contact Mrs. Maria Valdez.
Para preguntas, contacte a Mrs. Maria Valdez. @lajoyaisd
